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Michael T G Nguyen1, Cheryl Vanier1,2,3, Connor Peck4
1Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine, Henderson, NV, USA.
Objective:
The objective of this review will be to evaluate the risk of declining functional outcomes and postoperative complications following total knee or hip arthroplasty in patients who consume moderate to heavy amounts of alcohol in the postoperative period compared with patients who abstain.
Introduction:
The World Health Organization states that alcohol consumption increases the risk of cancer and heart disease as well as mental health and behavioral conditions. Acute or binge exposure to alcohol affects multiple systems in the body, slowing skin and bone healing after accidents or surgery. Due to the prevalence of alcohol use and its effects on the body, it is important to investigate the risks associated with alcohol consumption and their effect on the recovery of patients undergoing total hip and knee arthroplasty.
Eligibility Criteria:
The review will consider adults aged 18 years or older from any ethnic or racial background who underwent a total knee or hip arthroplasty, irrespective of geographical location.
Methods:
The review will be conducted in accordance with the JBI methodology for systematic reviews of etiology and risk. Peer-reviewed and gray literature will be searched for in databases including PubMed, Embase, Scopus, and CINAHL (EBSCOhost), as well as Google Scholar, MedNar, ClinicalTrials.gov, and the WHO International Clinical Trials Registry Platform. There will be no language restrictions. Study selection, data extraction, and data synthesis will be performed independently by 2 reviewers. A customized data extraction table will be used.
Review Registration:
PROSPERO CRD42021285319.
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